About Chicago Data Hub
Chicago is comprised of 77 vibrant community areas. Chicago Data Hub is an interactive dashboard providing high-level overviews of each, aggregating data in three key domains: Community Health, Economic Security, and Education.
Indicator Index
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| Area | Domain | Indicator | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Assets | Healthcare | Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) | Community health centers that offer low-cost care, regardless of insurance status | Human Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) | Transit | Train Stop | Locations of CTA ‘L’ train stations throughout the city | Chicago Transit Authority | Resources | Chicago Park District Park | Public parks and green spaces managed by the Chicago Park District | Chicago Park District |
| Public Library | Branch locations of the Chicago Public Library | Chicago Public Library | Stations | Chicago Police District Station | Police stations managed by Chicago Police Department | Chicago Police Department |
| Fire Station | Chicago Fire Department station locations | City of Chicago | ||
| Demographics | Race/Ethnicity | Population by Race/Ethnicity | Percent of residents by racial group and Hispanic or Latino origin | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | Household Income | Population by Household Income | Percent of households grouped by income brackets, adjusted for inflation | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | Age | Population by Age | Percent of residents grouped by age brackets | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates |
| Community Health | Poverty | Population Below Poverty Line | Percent of people living below the federal poverty level | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates |
| Children Below Poverty Line | Percent of children living below the federal poverty level | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | Health Outcomes | Life Expectancy | The average number of years someone can expect to live | Chicago Health Atlas |
| Teen Birth Rate | Number of births per 1,000 teen girls, ages 15-19 | Chicago Health Atlas | ||
| Infant Mortality Rate | Number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births | Chicago Health Atlas | ||
| Low Birthweight Rate | Percent of babies born weighing less than 5.5 pounds | Chicago Health Atlas | Healthcare Access | Primary Care Provider Rate | Percent of adults who have a regular doctor or healthcare provider | Chicago Health Atlas |
| Population Under 18 with Health Insurance | Percent of children under 18 who have health insurance | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Population Ages 18-64 With Health Insurance | Percent of adults ages 19–64 with health insurance | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Population 65+ With Health Insurance | Percent of adults age 65 and older with health insurance | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | Public Safety | Homicide Rate | Number of homicides per resident | Chicago Health Atlas |
| Violent Crime Rate | Rate of violent crimes (like assault and robbery) per resident | Chicago Health Atlas | ||
| Economic Security | Unemployment | Unemployment Rate | Percent of people in the labor force who are unemployed | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates |
| Unemployment Rate Ages 16-19 | Percent of teens ages 16–19 in the labor force who are unemployed | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Unemployment Rate Ages 20-24 | Percent of young adults ages 20–24 in the labor force who are unemployed | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | Employment & Workforce | Commute Time | How long it takes residents to get to work | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates |
| Academic Completion | Highest level of education completed by adults age 25 and older | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | Resources | SNAP Enrollment Rate | Percent of households that received SNAP (food stamps) in the last year | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates |
| Public Assistance Enrollment Rate | Percent of households receiving public assistance income | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Supplemental Security Income Enrollment Rate | Percent of households receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Households Without Internet Access | Percent of homes without internet access | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Households Without a Computer | Percent of homes without a computer | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | Small Business | Small Business Loan Activity, Originations | Number of small business loans originated | Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) | Housing | Housing Tenure | Percent of homes that are owned vs. rented | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates |
| Foreclosure Filing Acitvity - All Residential Properties | Single family homes, condominium units, two-to-four unit buildings, and in buildings with five or more units. | Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University | ||
| Foreclosure Auctions - All Residential Properties | Total number of completed foreclosure auctions in a given year. | Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University | ||
| Vacancy Rate | Percent of housing units that are vacant | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Mortgage Burdened Rate | Percent of homeowners with a mortgage who spend more than 30% of their income on housing | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Own House Outright and Burdened by Costs | Percent of homeowners who own their home outright but still face high housing costs | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Rent Burdened Rate | Percent of renters who spend more than 30% of their income on housing | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates | ||
| Education | Early Childhood | Population Under 5 | Number of children under age 5 living in the community | American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates |
| Total Childcare Capacity | Total number of available spots in licensed or reported child care programs | Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map (IECAM) | ||
| Capacity By Provider Type | Number of available child care slots, broken down by type of provider (licensed center, family home, etc.) | Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map (IECAM) | ||
| ExceleRate Accredited Child Care Centers | Number of licensed child care centers rated for quality in the ExceleRate system | Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map (IECAM) | ||
| ExceleRate Accredited Family Child Care Homes | Number of licensed family child care homes rated for quality in the ExceleRate system | Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map (IECAM) | Academic Performance | Third Graders Proficient in Math | Percent of third grade students meeting or exceeding expectations in math | Chicago Public Schools |
| Sixth Graders Proficient in Math | Percent of sixth grade students meeting or exceeding expectations in math | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| Third Graders Proficient in ELA | Percent of third grade students meeting or exceeding expectations in English Language Arts | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| Sixth Graders Proficient in ELA | Percent of sixth grade students meeting or exceeding expectations in English Language Arts | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| Attendance | Percent of students attending school regularly | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| Freshmen On Track | Percent of ninth grade students on track to graduate on time | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| Graduation Rate | Percent of students who graduate high school within five years | Chicago Public Schools | School Climate | Mobility Rate | Percent of students who transferred in or out of a school during the school year | Chicago Public Schools |
| Suspensions | Percent of students who received suspensions | Chicago Public Schools | Student Outcomes | College Enrollment | Percent of high school graduates who enrolled in college | Chicago Public Schools |
| College Persistence | Percent of students who stayed in college after their first year | Chicago Public Schools | ISBE 5Essentials Survey | Student Response Rate | Percent of students who participated in the 5Essentials survey | Chicago Public Schools |
| Teacher Response Rate | Percent of teachers who participated in the 5Essentials survey | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| 5Essentials: Involved Families | The entire school staff builds strong relationships with families and communities to support learning. | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| 5Essentials: Ambitious Instruction | Classes are academically demanding and engage students by emphasizing the application of knowledge. | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| 5Essentials: Effective Leadership | The principal works with teachers to implement a clear and strategic vision for school success. | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| 5Essentials: Supportive Environment | The school is safe and orderly. There are high expectations and support for students. Classmates also support one another. | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| 5Essentials: Safety | Students feel safe both in and around the school building, and while they travel to and from home. | Chicago Public Schools | ||
| 5Essentials: Collaborative Teachers | Teachers collaborate to promote professional growth. | Chicago Public Schools |
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The Robert R. McCormick Foundation commissioned the Chicago Data Hub to equip our community partners with the data they need to achieve their goals and help us assess the impact of our collaboration.
Chicago Data Hub was built by DataMade, a data and web consultancy for civil society. We support our partners in working toward democracy, justice, equity, and care.